Exeter City FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Exeter City FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 49 | Points | 3 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 12 / 13 / 21 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 52 | Scored | 3 |
| 61 | Conceded | 2 |
| -9 | GD | +1 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 26% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Exeter City FC are 4th (49 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Exeter City FC to score. At the same time, Cambridge United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 17' Brilliant from the midfielder! Archie Collins makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 17.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' It’s high time Mark Bonner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' Brandon Haunstrop is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Exeter City FC so far.
- 47' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' GOAL! Kevin McDonald scores on 53.
- 58' Exeter City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' Exeter City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' Shilow Tracey is replacing Liam Bennett for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 78' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. James Brophy is replaced by Brandon Haunstrop on 78 minute.
- 79' Ben Worman is replacing Jack Lankester for the Cambridge United FC side.
- 84' It is a substitution in Exeter City FC team. Demetri Mitchell is replaced by Jake Caprice on 84 minute.
- 87' Joe White is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin McDonald at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' It is a substitution in Exeter City FC team. Archie Collins is replaced by Jonathan Grounds on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cambridge United FC.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
29
Kevin McDonald ↓ Joe White 87'
- 14
- 26
- 8
- 16
- 12
- 5
- 33
-
7
Demetri Mitchell ↓ Jake Caprice 84'
-
9
Jay Stansfield ↓ Kgagelo Chauke 87'
Bench
-
27
Jonathan Grounds ↑ 90'
- 18
- 23
-
2
Jake Caprice ↑ 84'
-
11
Joe White ↑ 87'
- –
-
15
Kgagelo Chauke ↑ 87'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 24
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Ben Worman 79'
- 23
- 21
- 10
- 1
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Liam O'Neil 74'
- 6
- 9
-
28
Liam Bennett ↓ Shilow Tracey 74'
Bench
-
3
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 78'
-
2
George Williams ↑ 78'
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 74'
-
27
Ben Worman ↑ 79'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 74'
- 15
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jevani Brown | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Paul Digby | 1 |
| Kevin McDonald | 1 |
| Archie Collins | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Ryan Woods | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
2023-02-25
Exeter City FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-02-18
Port Vale FC
1–0
Exeter City FC
L
2023-02-14
Exeter City FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2023-02-11
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Exeter City FC
L
2023-02-04
Exeter City FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-01-28
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–2
Exeter City FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-02-25
Exeter City FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-02-21
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-02-18
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2023-02-14
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-02-11
Barnsley FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-02-04
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.73
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Cambridge United FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Exeter City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
57%
Exeter City FC or Cambridge United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Exeter City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

